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Riverdale boys pull away to beat PCA 60-37




Riverdale boys coach Michael Voss looks on during the Warriors game at PCA Jan 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale boys coach Michael Voss looks on during the Warriors game at PCA Jan 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale’s boys broke open a close game with Providence Christian Academy Thursday night and raced off to a 60-37 victory at PCA.

The game was put together on the same day after PCA’s original opponent, Columbia Academy, was unable to play due to COVID issues.

The game was close throughout the first half as there were five ties. Riverdale scored the final six points of the first half to go up 22-16 at the break.

It continued to stay close in the second half as the Lions got as close at one. However, Riverdale’s Santonio McDaniel scored on a three-point play and Damon Fann added a bucket to push the lead back to five.

PCA’s Austin Thompson scored on a three-point play near the end of the third quarter to pull with Lions within three at 31-28.

The final stanza saw pressure defense and turnovers by the Warriors as they went on a 13-2 run to take a 46-30 advantage.

“We preach it every day to pass and catch the basketball,” PCA coach Kerry Hammonds said. “We had too many turnovers and were not able to overcome Riverdale’s pressure defense.”

Riverdale's Elijah Buckner (12) blocked by PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) during ther game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale’s Elijah Buckner (12) blocked by PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) during ther game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale outscored PCA 27-9 in the fourth quarter and outscored the Lions at the foul line 20-5.

“We got a ton of shots but did not make them,” Riverdale coach Michael Voss said. “We did move the ball and drove to the rim. We created some turnovers with steals and layups.”

BOX SCORE

Riverdale (60): Santonio McDaniel 12, Elijah Buckner 9, Maddux Bodenhamer 8, CJ Johnson 8, Damon Fann 8, Tre’ Von Bass 4, Malachi Gilliam 3, Michael McClellan 2, Jamarius Ealy 2, Seed Coleman 2, Nick Miller 2.

PCA (37): Eli Wilson 11, Anderson Reddell 9, Eli McFarland 7, Max McMurry 5, Austin Thompson 5.

Riverdale’s Seed Coleman leaps over PCA's Eli McFarland (3) during their game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale’s Seed Coleman leaps over PCA’s Eli McFarland (3) during their game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale's Nick Miller (5) falls to the court with the ball during the Warriors game at PCA Jan. 7.Harrison McClary

Riverdale’s Nick Miller (5) falls to the court with the ball during the Warriors game at PCA Jan. 7.Harrison McClary

PCA’s Anderson Reddell (11) and Riverdale's Maddux Bodenhamer (1) collide during their game Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Anderson Reddell (11) and Riverdale’s Maddux Bodenhamer (1) collide during their game Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale's Nick Miller (5) can’t control a rebound during the Warriors game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale’s Nick Miller (5) can’t control a rebound during the Warriors game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) passes the ball against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) passes the ball against Riverdale. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Eli McFarland (3) drives past Riverdale's Santonio McDaniel (2) during their game at PCA on Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Eli McFarland (3) drives past Riverdale’s Santonio McDaniel (2) during their game at PCA on Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale's Seed Coleman (30) falls onto PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) during their game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

Riverdale’s Seed Coleman (30) falls onto PCA’s Eli Wilson (4) during their game at PCA Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA coach Kerry Hammonds looks on during the Lions game against Riverdale at home Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA coach Kerry Hammonds looks on during the Lions game against Riverdale at home Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Anderson Reddell (11) and Riverdale's Maddux Bodenhamer (1) dive for the ball during their game at PCA on Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

PCA’s Anderson Reddell (11) and Riverdale’s Maddux Bodenhamer (1) dive for the ball during their game at PCA on Jan. 7. HARRISON MCCLARYHarrison McClary

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